In re Madelyn F. CA2/2
Madelyn and Cruz’s presumed father is C.B. (Madelyn and Cruz’s father). Marley’s alleged father is William L. (Marley’s father). The twins’ alleged father is Manuel A. (the twins’ father). M.F.’s presumed father is Anthony T. (M.F.’s father). None of the fathers is a party to this appeal.
Referral
The family came to the attention of DCFS in January 2015. After questioning mother on January 14, 2015, DCFS reported that Madelyn, Cruz, Marley, and the twins had no known Indian ancestry.
Dependency Petition and Initial Hearing
On March 23, 2015, DCFS filed a section 300 petition seeking the juvenile court’s exercise of dependency jurisdiction over Madelyn, Cruz, Marley, and the twins. On the same day, mother filed a Parental Notification of Indian Status (ICWA-020) form indicating that she had no known Indian ancestry. Based on that representation, the juvenile court found at the March 23, 2015, initial hearing that ICWA did not apply.
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